A strategy for the future

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAS) June 1989 discussion paper "A Strategy for the Future" stated three objectives of the ICAS: the education of chartered accountants; the development of the accounting profession; and serving members' needs. The ICAS must address the contribution it makes to society and the business community in order to ensure its relevancy. Chartered accountants are granted certain rights but those privileges are under challenge by legislators and can only be maintained if the ICAS: maintains standards of competence of members; enforces high standards of ethical conduct; and contributes to developments in the field of accounting, taxation, and auditing. The ICAS must emphasize research, ensure that education and training requirements stress quality, and relate the servicing of ICAS members' needs to the organization's core objectives.

Management, Reports, Scotland, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

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Segmental reporting: a missed opportunity?

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The Accounting Standards Committee (ASC) exposure draft 45 on segmented reporting needs considerable improvement before it is released as a standard. There are major deficiencies in the draft, such as: there is no explanation of why an accounting standard is needed and why segmented reporting is important; there is a lack of guidance on segment identification; and there is no reference to segmental analysis of cash or funds flow information. Experts believe that if ED 45 is issued without improvements, the ASC will have ignored a significant opportunity to increase the quality of published segmental information.

United Kingdom, Laws, regulations and rules, Great Britain, Accounting Standards Committee

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